Roja,' 'Bombay' and 'Dil Se' weren't planned as political films. It was a phase India was going through and these things affected me and found their way into my work.
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Roja,' 'Bombay' and 'Dil Se' weren't planned as political films. It was a phase India was going through and these things affected me and found their way into my work.
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That's the beauty of Mumbai. While some parts have grown rapidly, there are places like Churchgate that have retained their character.
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Characters are not created on paper or laptop alone.
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Whenever I am abroad, I spend hours and hours at video stores. I look for classics from filmmakers from all over the world.
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Within the mainstream cinema, I feel you can experiment and make sensible films. It's possible to tell a story with characters and emotions which are real, genuine, and which need not be over the top.
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Whatever film you do, even if it's a children's film, you do with the same amount of sincerity.
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Writing is nagging, fascinating, troublesome and exciting.
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Once the film is released, once my job is over, I can't see the film again.